"Glorification, Grandstanding": Supreme Court Pauses 'Bulldozer Justice' | Read
The Supreme Court on Tuesday halted unauthorised demolition of private property, anywhere in India, till October 1, when it will next hear arguments against 'bulldozer justice' - the practice by some state governments to destroy residential or commercial property owned by people accused in criminal cases.
The court dismissed concerns by the government - represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta - that its order would impact legally sanctioned demolitions. "The heavens won't fall if we ask you to hold your hands till (the) next hearing", a bench of Justice BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan declared.
